Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Longview, Texas
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Location: Longview, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (8 PM - 8 AM)
Work Schedule: 3 days per week, 12-hour shifts
Start Date: ASAP

Job Summary

• Provide independent nursing care in an emergency department setting, managing routine and complex patient needs.
• Utilize the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Address psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol, monitoring for side effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate tasks to other care providers.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience within the last year.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.

Orientation and Onboarding

• Newly hired experienced RNs must complete New Nurses Orientation within 30 days of hire.
• New hires will be precepted by a trained staff member and must successfully complete organizational and Emergency Department-specific competency validations.
• Newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency or specific orientation program with documented skills and competency completion.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements is mandatory.

Additional Information

• This is a full-time travel position requiring night shifts.
• The role involves leadership expectations consistent with professional nursing competencies.